PCPPI wins at Linchpin Awards of Asia 2023

PCPPI brings home Corporate Category Award from Enterprise Asia Linchpin Awards of Asia. Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.’s (PCPPI) Chief Environmental, Social, and Governance Officer Atty. Carina S. Bayon (middle) receives the recognition from Enterprise Asia during the recognition ceremonies recently held in Hong Kong. The awards program honors organizations across Asia that have successfully led different industries while navigating changing business landscapes. In the photo, Atty. Bayon is joined by (left) Dr. Kelvin Wong, SBS, JP, Chairman of Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) and (right) Mr Richard Tsang, President of Enterprise Asia.

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), which exclusively manufactures and distributes PepsiCo beverages in the country, recently received the Corporate Category Award during the inaugural Enterprise Asia Linchpin Awards of Asia, also known as the Linchpin Awards of Asia.

The program honors excellent, elite enterprises across Asia that have navigated changing business landscapes successfully while continuing to shape the industries in which they belong. On its first year, the Linchpin Awards of Asia 2023 recognized exceptional organizations from the fields of food and beverage (F&B), manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceutical/healthcare, retail, and renewable energy, to name a few.

Its proponent, Enterprise Asia, is a non-governmental organization aimed at developing programs that promote entrepreneurship as a platform for sustainable development towards economic equality. It works closely with governments, NGOs and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, in uplifting the economic status of people across Asia.

Held in Hong Kong, the awards ceremony was attended by some of Asia’s business visionaries. PCPPI’s Chief Environmental, Social, and Governance Officer Atty. Carina S. Bayon accepted the recognition during the event.

“On behalf of the entire PCPPI family, I extend my appreciation to Enterprise Asia Linchpin Awards of Asia for acknowledging our efforts as we support the strengthening of the Philippine economy,” said Atty. Bayon. “This award is a reflection of how our organization actualizes our ICARE (Integrity and Innovation, Care and Respect, Empowerment and Excellence) Values, and how successful when we work as one team,” she added.

For more information about PCPPI, please visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.


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About Pepsi Philippines

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages & snacks in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 70 years. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known food and beverage brands: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Sips, Milkis, Let’s Be and Aquafina. It has established 14 manufacturing facilities across the country, serving more than 700,000 outlets and providing employment through its extensive distribution network.

PCPPI is committed to create a positive impact on society with programs focused on environmental sustainability, nutrition, education, and livelihood. For more information, visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.

Celebrating Life With Mirinda

Summer may be over in Southeast Asia, but the Filipino’s all-season sunny disposition remains. Family gatherings and out-of-town trips continue. Mall days and night-outs keep most of us recharged, after a hard day’s work, with meals and ice-cold drinks in between. Aside from having the ability to swiftly look at the glass half-full, Pinoys make the most out of every opportunity to make every moment positive and fun.

“Filipinos treasure the bonds they share with family and friends. These ties are what we celebrate everyday through food and drink,” said Frederick D. Ong, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI), the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of PepsiCo beverages in the country.

As we are now in the second half of the year—and the post-pandemic world continues to move forward—PCPPI brings the fun everywhere with the fun, refreshing citrus drink Mirinda.

“Mirinda is the spirit of uninhibited fun. Its bright, tangy taste creates a complete multi-sensory experience. Its bold flavor will revitalize you,” Ong added.

A perfect drink to have in every family occasion, Mirinda is made with orange goodness that brings bursting citrusy spirits. Mirinda is available in RGB (8oz), PET (295ML, 1.25L, and 1.5L), and can (330ML) in supermarkets, convenience stores and select drugstores nationwide.

Aside from Mirinda, PCPPI also exclusively manufactures and distributes well-known beverage brands in the Philippines like Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Sting, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Mug, Premier, Milkis, Chum Churum Soonhari, and Aquafina. For more information about PCPPI and its brands, please visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.

All PCPPI Manufacturing Plants receive Recommendation for Food Safety System Certification

 

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) continues to embody how excellence is best demonstrated through commitment and consistency. PCPPI recently announced that all its manufacturing facilities across the country received recommendations for the coveted Food Safety System Certification (FSSC), with its Naga Plant being the most recent site to be certified.

Frederick D. Ong, the president and chief operating officer of PCPPI, said completing the FSSC status fulfills the organization’s unswerving commitment to developing a strong food safety and quality culture.

“At PCPPI, it has always been our mission to produce safe, high quality, and reliable products that deliver the best experience for our customers. It is imperative for us to adhere to global industry standards through continuously raising our performance. We do this by adapting to regulatory requirements and consumer demand, and embracing industry innovation,” said Ong.

Obtaining FSSC recognition provides PCPPI an advantage, as the certification recognizes its capacity to produce safe food and food packaging products, reduce hazards and incident risks, roll out resource optimization initiatives, reinforce its supply chain relationships, and maintain food safety protocols and programs.

The FSSC status was recommended by SGS, one of the top global audit and certification companies, following a period of undergoing a rigorous review process which was led by a dedicated Plant Audit Team. This team comprises representatives from across the facility’s functions: from food safety and logistics, to human resources and environmental health, safety, and security.

SGS tested the plants’ processes and policies in accordance with FSSC standards, which are aligned with ISO 22000 upon onsite inspection. FSSC evaluation is done annually, with scheduled and unannounced audit visits done.

“As we successfully complete our FSSC status, we are optimistic that this will enable more market opportunities for PCPPI and further grow the confidence of both internal and external stakeholders in our organization,” Ong added.

PCPPI operates 12 manufacturing facilities across the country. The FSSC-recommended facilities are Muntinlupa, San Fernando, Santo Tomas, Rosario, Davao, Bacolod, Naga, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Tanauan, and Cebu City.

PCPPI is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages in the country. Other than Pepsi, it distributes well-loved brands such as Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Sting, Tropicana, Lipton Iced Tea, Milkis, Chum Churum Soonhari, and Premier Purified Water. For more information about PCPPI and its products, please visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.

Tom’s World renews partnership with Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.

Tom’s World, the Philippines’ fastest growing chain of family entertainment and amusement centers, has recently renewed a long-term partnership with Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI). Under the agreement, Tom’s World will exclusively serve PCPPI products for three more years. These include Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Gatorade, and Premier Purified Mineral Water.

Best known for establishing family-friendly recreational centers, Tom’s World has key locations in Metro Manila, and continues to expand operations nationwide. From its fun arcade games and party venues (in select branches), the company also features spaces where young children can further develop their motor, mental, and social skills. 

“Working closely with Tom’s World allows our team at PCPPI to bring joy to more Filipino families across the country. We are honored to be part of their mission to enriching both the young and young-at-heart through fun,” said Area Commercial Head Red Israel.

For more information about PCPPI and its brands, please visit www.pepsiphilippines.com. 

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About Pepsi Philippines

 

Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines Inc. (PCPPI) is the exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages & snacks in the Philippines, with a relationship spanning 70 years. PCPPI manufactures and sells well-known food and beverage brands: Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Tropicana, Lipton, Sting, Premier, Sips, Milkis, Let’s Be and Aquafina. It has established 14 manufacturing facilities across the country, serving more than 700,000 outlets and providing employment through its extensive distribution network.

 

PCPPI is committed to create a positive impact on society with programs focused on environmental sustainability, nutrition, education, and livelihood. For more information, visit www.pepsiphilippines.com.

Phoenix Suns Brandon Knight and Former NBA Player Dee Brown Headline Gatorade NBA Training Center in the Philippines

 Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight and former NBA player DeCovan “Dee” Brown will tip off NBA FIT Week in the Philippines by training elite Filipino athletes and coaches at this year’s Gatorade NBA Training Center, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Gatorade announced today.  The 2016 Gatorade NBA Training Center will be held at the Gatorade Hoops Center at Mandaluyong City on July 19.

Returning for the third consecutive year, the Gatorade NBA Training Center will gather experts in basketball, fitness and conditioning, and nutrition to share best practices and learnings with elite local athletes and coaches.  NBA FIT Week, which begins July 19 in the Philippines, will highlight the importance of healthy, active lifestyles through three pillars: be active, eat healthy, and play together.  Additional NBA FIT Week activities include an interactive fan event featuring Globe Telecom’s sports ambassadors at the BGC Amphitheater on July 20, a full-day health and wellness event sponsored by the NBA Store, and an NBA Cares clinic for 13-year-old boys and girls from Special Olympics Philippines at TriNoma Activity Center on July 21.

“Being a great player is the product of maintaining good workout, eating and sleeping habits,” said Knight.  “I’m looking forward to participating in NBA FIT Week and teaching talented young players in the Philippines the importance of fitness and nutrition both on and off the court.”

“I’m excited to visit the Philippines for the first time and experience the passion that Filipino fans have for basketball,” said Brown.  “Having had the opportunity to work in the NBA, WNBA, and NBA D-League, I look forward to sharing my coaching knowledge and providing valuable insights on fitness and conditioning to help athletes and coaches elevate their games to the next level.”

The Gatorade NBA Training Center on July 19 will feature both Knight and Brown running a basketball clinic for Filipino college basketball players and Brown sharing his coaching philosophies with professional and collegiate coaches in an exclusive coaches session.

Knight, a 6’3” guard from the University of Kentucky, was selected eighth overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2011 NBA Draft.  Knight spent 2013-15 with the Milwaukee Bucks before joining the Phoenix Suns midway through the 2015 season and averaged 19.6 points, 5.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game for the Suns last season.

Brown played for the Boston Celtics (1990-98), Toronto Raptors (1998-00) and Orlando Magic (2000-02) during his 12-year NBA career and won the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star 1991.  Following his retirement as a player, Brown served as head coach of the WNBA’s Orlando Miracle (2002) and San Antonio Silver Stars (2004) prior to joining the NBA D-League’s Springfield Armor as head coach (2009-11).  Brown most recently served as an assistant coach for the Pistons (2011-13) and Sacramento Kings (2013-15).

Follow Gatorade on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gatoradeph to learn more about the Gatorade NBA Training Center Philippines.  For all things NBA, visit www.nba.com and follow the league on Facebook (www.facebook.com/philsnba) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/nba_philippines).

About the NBA

The NBA is a global sports and media business built around three professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, and the NBA Development League.  The league has established a major international presence with games and programming in 215 countries and territories in 49 languages, and NBA merchandise for sale in more than 125,000 stores in 100 countries on 6 continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2015-16 season featured 100 international players from 37 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA.com and the NBA app, which achieved record traffic during the 2014-15 season, as well as NBA TV.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than one billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

About Gatorade

Gatorade is a sports drink brand formulated to increase endurance, sustain energy and provide hydration.  Backed up by 40 years of science and research, it is a winning formula guaranteed to improve performance, break physical limits and make winners out of many athletes.  The Gatorade Company, Inc. is a manufacturer of sports-themed beverage and food products, built around its signature line of sports drinks. Gatorade is currently manufactured by PepsiCo and distributed in over 80 countries.

Los Angeles Lakers Champion and Former NBA Head Coach Brian Shaw to Train Filipino Athletes and Coaches at Gatorade NBA Training Center

NBA Champion and former Head Coach Brian Shaw will tip off NBA FIT Week by providing advanced basketball instruction at this year’s Gatorade NBA Training Center in the Philippines, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Gatorade announced today.

Returning for the second consecutive year, the Gatorade NBA Training Center gathers elite instructors in the fields of basketball, fitness and conditioning, and nutrition to share the latest techniques with elite Filipino athletes and coaches.  The 2015 Gatorade NBA Training Center will be held at the Gatorade Hoops Center at Mandaluyong City on July 29.

NBA FIT Week highlights the importance of healthy living through three pillars:  be active, eat healthy, and play together.  Additional activities lined-up for NBA FIT Week include an NBA Cares clinic with Project Pearls on July 30 for 40 children from the community of Barangay Bocaue, Bulacan, as well as the NBA FIT Adi Nation Skills Camp on July 31 featuring nine to 13-year-old youth varsity players.

Shaw will share personal drills and training techniques with PBA player L.A. Tenorio and Filipino college basketball players including De La Salle University’s Jeron Teng, National University’s Gelo Alolino, Ateneo’s Von Pessumal, Far Eastern University’s Mike Tolomia, and University of Santo Tomas’ Kevin Ferrer.  Shaw will also share his coaching philosophies with professional and collegiate coaches in a special coaches’ session.

“I look forward to visiting Manila and witnessing first-hand the passion of the Filipino players and coaches,” said Shaw.  “The Philippines has produced great basketball talent, and I’m excited to share my knowledge with the participants to help them take that next step.”

Over 14 years in the NBA, Shaw played for seven different teams including the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won three consecutive NBA Championships from 2000 to 2002.  Following his retirement as a player, Shaw joined the coaching staff of Lakers head coach and Hall of Famer Phil Jackson, where he won two more Championships (2009, 2010).  Shaw joined the Indiana Pacers as an assistant coach in 2011 before being named head coach of the Denver Nuggets in 2013.

NBA Champion and 2006 NBA Coach of the Year Avery Johnson, Wesley Matthews of the Dallas Mavericks and Robin Lopez of the New York Knicks visited the Gatorade NBA Training Center in 2014.

Follow Gatorade on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gatoradeph to learn more about the Gatorade NBA Training Center Philippines.  Follow Adidas Philippines on Facebook (www.facebook.com/adidasph), Twitter (www.twitter.com/adidasph), and Instagram (www.instagram.com/adidasph).  For more information on Project Pearls, visit www.projectpearls.org.  For all things NBA, visit www.nba.com and follow the league on Facebook (www.facebook.com/philsnba) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/nba_philippines).

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